Pastor James grew up in a military family and after graduating from high school, he joined the U.S. Army as a Military Policeman and later served as a Special Agent with the Army's Criminal Investigation Division (CID), where he investigated felony crimes and served on the protection detail for the Secretary of Defense and other dignitaries. He met and married the love of his life, Melissa and they have two amazing daughters, Elise and Avonlea. Pastor James is the author of a Christian book and Bible study curriculum called The Light Switch, written to equip Christians to win lost souls around them.
Amy grew up in Davenport, Iowa. After finishing High School, she joined Youth with a Mission (YWAM) and served as a missionary for 25 years. She attened YWAM's University of the Nations and earned a Bachlors degree in Biblical Studies. During her time in YWAM, she traveled to over 30 countries ministering God's love and truth. She worked on staff with multiple Discipleship training schools, leading short term outreaches and served in the hospitality department. She was part of the leadership team in Salem, Oregon for 5 years, leading the community life department.
In 2015, Amy married her husband Jim and became a mom to Mitchell and Marissa. They moved to the Black Hills from Minnesota in 2017 and believes it was the best decision ever! Amy loves serving the Lord and enjoys seeing his goodness through her family and the beauty of the outdoors.
Catlin grew up on both sides of the great state of South Dakota. When he graduated High School He enlisted in the Army as a Food Service Specialist. During His time in Service with the military, he married his sweetheart in 2007 and started their life together in California.
They moved back to South Dakota to raise their four children Kirsten, Chayson, Kinsely, and Calvin. With also raising a few children in foster care along the way. Catlin knew he had a calling from God on his life to be a minister of the Gospel and enrolled in the Berean School of the Bible.
Catlin is passionate about encouraging others to follow and pursue the calling from God on their lives.